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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

York

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of York at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of York both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,500 at University of York: Bristol, UWE is about £11,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,250 at University of York: Bristol, UWE is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 22 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 13 and University of York in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#761
QS World
#158
#601
THE World
#154
#66
Guardian UK
#20
1969
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

University of York

86%
87.1%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£31,400
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
18.6%

International

International student share

257
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
3

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

49 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Bristol, UWE

University of York

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Architecture, Economics, Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Creative Writing, English Language, English Literature, Midwifery, Teacher Training.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of York

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
University of York
£27,500

Bristol, UWE is about £11,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of York
£27,250

Bristol, UWE is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Bristol, UWE

University of York

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction78%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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University of York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of York: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of York cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,500 at University of York: Bristol, UWE is about £11,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £27,250 at University of York: Bristol, UWE is about £11,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Bristol, UWE and University of York?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Law, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies and 37 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of York offer more courses?

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of York?

Bristol, UWE teaches 23 subject areas that University of York does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems and 15 more.

What can you study at University of York but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of York teaches 33 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Music, Archaeology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History of Art & Design, Linguistics and 25 more.

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